What do I have to do to get into Cambridge University.

[leaden python]

I want to study engineering in Cambridge University. I will do that by trying my best to get good result for A-levels and make me and my parents proud.

I know that it will be tough, but I agree to endure anything it means that the education that I'll receive will help me in the development of my country.

So what if the chances of me getting accepted are close to none?

"Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss you'll land among the stars."

Even if I don't get accepted, I know that my effort, hardwork and education that I'll receive won't go to waste.

[vale echo]

most would take maths, physics, chemistry and further maths

depending on what type of engineering you plan to do

further maths is very essential for your admission

[leaden python]

Thank you for your answer.

[wild charm]

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[leaden python]

I am still a work in progress. I am learning something new every day.

[cold gull]

Are you local?
if not, I hope you know you'd have to pay ~£41,000 annually in just tuition

[leaden python]

If so I'll need to apply for a loan.

[cold gull]

maybe, not sure how it works for internationals

[leaden python]

What are colleges?

I'm a bit confused

[cold gull]

This is the first results from google abt student loans in the UK

[cold gull]

https://www.cam.ac.uk/colleges-and-departments

[leaden python]

Ok

[leaden python]

I've read about it but I'm still a but confused

Like...are colleges the place where you live?

[cold gull]

Just another word for houses/societies. They're primarily residential and concerned with student welfare and discipline etc

[leaden python]

Thank you for clearly explaining this to me.

[wild charm]

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[dense star]

also where u will be studying

diff colleges diff professors

[leaden python]

Im not sure. I still don't fully understand what a college is.

[dense star]

oxbridge and durham have a collegiate system

meaning the uni is composed of several colleges. when u apply to uni

u apply for one of their college

or undecided

also u should do more research abt oxbridge if ur interested in applying

for engineering i believe cambridge has an admissions test u have to take

[dense star]

eg, applying to magdalene college cambridge

[leaden python]

Thanks for the explanation.

And yes I am also looking into Oxford and other universities in the UK

[wild charm]

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[dense star]

also uh u know that

u have to choose between oxford and Cambridge

[leaden python]

Huh?

[dense star]

yes

and u can only apply to 5

so if u choose camb that leaves four slots

for engineering ig if ur aiming high

imperial

then ucl/kcl

manchester is also pretty good

so is birmingham

[leaden python]

I will do further research on it.

[dense star]

have like 2 safeties. birmingham and manchester arent that easy to get in but like if u get good grades

u have solid chances

[dense star]

yeah also like

idk how it is for eng

[leaden python]

Thanks for the recommendations

[wild charm]

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[dense star]

but for law

camb has their own law test

and every other unis accept lnat

[cold gull]

yeah Felix is probably the best person for this kinda question

[cold gull]

Btw are you trying for a uni in the UK?

[dense star]

yes

uk, us, canada, aussie, hk, sg 💀

maybe even korea atp shotgunning every country

[cold gull]

What are you going to do about the international tuition fees

same for the US, not sure how it works elsewhere tho

[dense star]

precisely why im applying to every single country 💀 im js applying to unis which offer scholarship opportunities

for us im js applying to the top unis bc theyre the only ones that r generous with financial aid (no safeties) bc my safeties r other countries

for uk 4/5 of my choices offer scholarships

[cold gull]

godamn, gl with it all

[dense star]

ty i think im gonna die next yr with college apps and a2

💀

might take a gap year honestly

wbu

[cold gull]

ong

[cold gull]

Not a bad idea, aslong as you can be really productive during that time

[cold gull]

Honestly I have no idea
Probably the EU because no abhorent tuition, but prolly gonna try for scholarships too. I have no eca's tho, just banking on my grades

[cold gull]

Also hk is nice with financial assistance and scholarships but virtually no job market after graduation, so I think its important to consider that side of things aswell imo

well for the STEM side of things atleast